Pedestrian Rights on the Roads

Drivers and pedestrians both are responsible for traffic safety. Drivers should be prepared to yield the right-of-way and shouldn’t drive close to pedestrians walking on or near the road. In Illinois, there have been numerous pedestrian/vehicle accidents in just the past few months.

Pedestrians expect to be treated with a reasonable amount of care and attention when walking along Illinois’ busy roadways. However, motorists are not always as careful as they should be, leading to serious accidents and injuries. Because the human body is nothing in comparison to the speed and weight of a car, truck, or motorcycle, injuries sustained can be catastrophic.

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